Utilities & Infrastructure in Cottonwood, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.2%

of households

No Internet

26.5%

of households

Total Households

513

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
46.2%
Cellular Data Plan
66.9%
Satellite
14.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.9%
No Internet Access
26.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

80.3%

of households

Smartphone

75.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.4%

of households

Tablet

33.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
80.3%
Smartphone
75.4%
Desktop / Laptop
54.4%
Tablet
33.9%
Smartphone Only
22.8%
No Computer
19.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

3,570

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COTTONWOOD WATER WORKSCommunityGround water3,5701

71.2% of households in Cottonwood have broadband internet access. 46.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 26.5% of households have no internet access. 22.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,570 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.